MM 38

Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

MM 38 is a 2008 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 32 inspections since 2008, most recently in February 2026, along with 8 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2013.

Records from 2008 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 12 February 2026.

Built: 2008
Last inspected: 12 February 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 32
Deficiencies: 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 3 investigations · 2011–2013
Inspected with: 15 other vessels

Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Barge class in Maury's sources begin in 1972.

Inspection record

Last inspected 12 February 2026

Recorded inspections32

…physical examinations22

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded7

Deficiencies 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 17 calendar years (2008–2026)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

1210847

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943753

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-943753

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)297.5 ft × 54.0 ft × 13.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,754 / net 1,754

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderTRINITY MARINE PRODUCTS INC · ASHLAND CITY, TN, UNITED STATES · built 2008

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 4 August 2026 · expires 31 August 2027

Service, as the file records itTank Barge

Hull formbarge (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it1754 - Simplified, Net Ton
1754 - Simplified, Gross Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 15

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

Inspection history · 32

12 February 2026 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8309172

25 February 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8084164

12 October 2023 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7833366

31 August 2023 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7778722

7 October 2022 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7573511

3 November 2021 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7344744

6 July 2020 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7006346

31 July 2019 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6770430

10 October 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6561687

30 July 2018 Cargo Tank Internal · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Damage Survey · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6495550

18 October 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6024796

12 September 2016 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5999910

24 July 2015 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5194778

24 February 2015 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5074449

24 February 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5109925

12 August 2014 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4953785

14 January 2014 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4782797

3 September 2013 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4707692

23 July 2013 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4662371

5 July 2013 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4643398

5 July 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4656954

7 November 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4480379

5 November 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4478963

5 November 2012 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4479561

1 October 2012 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4454572

15 November 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4190088

24 August 2011 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4123777

9 June 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4043436

22 September 2010 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3864699

2 September 2009 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3583203

30 September 2008 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Heartland District · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3335762

23 July 2008 MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Cargo Tank Internal · Initial Certification · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3260760

Deficiency record · 8

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 25 February 2025 Resolved

Each cable entrance into explosion proof or flameproof equipment must be made with approved seal fittings, termination fittings, or glands that meet the requirements of 46 CFR 111.105-9. The power cable entering the fluid heater control box did not have the proper fitting. Replace with the proper fitting.

Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Due 11 March 2025
Resolved 27 February 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence from POC.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation

Issued 12 October 2023 Resolved

Vessels that operate in fresh water at least six months in every 12 month period since the last drydock examination must be examined in accordance with the intervals set forth in table 31.10–21(b). Vessel must complete a COI renewal prior to cargo operation due to a exceeding the internal structural examination deadline listed in the table mentioned above.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 December 2023
Resolved 4 December 2023
Resolution: Completed COI/ISE inspection.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)

Issued 31 August 2023 Resolved

Thermal Fluid heater must be operationally tested and checks of all safety and limit controls, combustion controls, programming controls, and safety relief valves must be conducted by the owner, Chief Engineer, or person in charge at the inspection for certification to determine satisfactory operation. The vessels Thermal Fluid Heater was unable to be tested due to low flash point cargo on board. System must be tested by marine inspector prior to loading any cargo which needs thermal fluid heater.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 December 2023
Resolution: System tested as part of the COI

Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Crankcase

Issued 5 July 2013 Resolved

Make permanent repairs to barge gen set prime mover as necessary to remove oil leak. Oil leak appears to be from the front main seal. Repair is to take place during ISE availability ooa 23 July.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 August 2013
Resolved 23 September 2013

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General

Issued 5 July 2013 Resolved

Make permanent repairs to barge heating oil pump as necessary to remove oil leak. Repair is to take place during ISE availability ooa 23 July.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 August 2013
Resolved 23 September 2013

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General

Issued 4 September 2009 Resolved

Properly mark repairs to bad welds on thermal fluid heater manifold on front side of heater.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 October 2009
Resolved 22 September 2009

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Transfer Hose

Issued 4 September 2009 Resolved

Properly mark hose with required markings

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 October 2009
Resolved 22 September 2009

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 20 June 2008 Resolved

Replace cargo pump engine wiring harness NLT 01 Aug 08 or in compliance with submitted D8 plan as per policy letter 02-2007.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 June 2010
Resolved 23 September 2013
Resolution: Cargo pump engines were relocated outside the Class 1 Div 1 hazardous zone.

Casualty record · 3

9 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4043436

5 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4478963

5 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4656954

Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.